4. Stick with the basics

"I'm With Stupid," "Bros Before Hoes" — these are all familiar words we've seen on, yikes, T-shirts. While T-shirts have become a form of self-expression, we prefer a simple white tee for summer. Think of Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire. You can't go wrong with one worn with a pair of dark-blue jeans or under a leather jacket at night. It's not just a summer essential, but a wardrobe essential.